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Career Major Information

Career Major Code

HL0020003

Career Major Name

Radiologic Technologist

Description

Students in this major will learn how to perform imaging procedures using radiation. They will learn about imaging procedure and learn problem-solving techniques for image evaluation, and factors that can affect image quality. They will also learn how to work a variety of radiographic equipment and how to protect themselves and patients. In addition, students will also learn about patient care and how to handle routine and emergency patient care along with ethics, techniques of venipuncture and how to administer diagnostic contrast agents. Clinicals are also included in this major. Students will need to obtain certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in order to practice this career major.